Troubleshoot:avg. in pivottable calculation really shows Sum results

avg. in pivottable calculation really shows Sum results

i did not realize this was a problem - but it is?? how can i fix this.  when I set the field settings for a given field to give me the avg.
and Use it in a Pivot table calcuation - it uses the Sum of the field in the calculation even though I am choosing
the Avg.????? why does this happen??
 
thanks,
barb

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I cannot replicate the problem.  Check if 1) you have the latest service pack installed and 2) if the data contain more than 1 entry for each row field value.  If there is only 1 entry for each row field value then the sum = the average.

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